New York- A+E Networks has strengthened its global formats team as Hayley Babcock joins as Head of Formats: International Programming and Production, A+E Networks.

She will liaise with programming leads at A+E Networks’ domestic brands to identify and source formats for the international marketplace.

Ms Babcock will also work closely with all facets of the international formats team – including business affairs, marketing, publicity and research – to support the sales process and oversee the productions of A+E formats worldwide.